Lou Schopfer

Experience

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  Virtua Health

  Sept 1980 - Sept 1990

  Paramedic

  Provided advanced pre-hospital emergency medical care to residents of tri-county region.On Tuesday, June 18, 1996, Louis A. Schopfer, Jr. (because of his volunteer work in the community) carried the Olympic Torch from Trenton, New Jersey across the “Trenton Makes” bridge into Morrisville, Pennsylvania. Also, Lou has been a volunteer for the YWCA of Trenton “Week Without Violence.” He was a Council Trustee in addition to serving as the Gala Chair of the United Cerebral Palsy Association. Lou has served for several years with West Jersey Health Systems and Cherry Hill EMS. While serving as a paramedic, Lou was portrayed in the feature documentary “Making the Difference” with Ron Jaworski of the Philadelphia Eagles. Lou has mentored “at risk” inner-city juveniles from the Work Experience and Career Exploration Program (WECEP) at the Holland Middle School in Trenton.Lou served in the elected position of the Trenton Council for the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) and has served as a member of the Association of Government Accountants (AGA), and the New Jersey Association of Criminal Justice Educators (NJACJE). He is a former member of the American Academy of Certified Public Managers and was elected as a Trustee in the Certified Public Managers Society of New Jersey, Inc. (CPMSNJ). Lou is listed in the International Who’s Who of Professionals, 1999 Edition.Lou is a lifetime resident of Cherry Hill and is married to former freelance reporter, office manager, musician, and poet, Janice Anne Clark, formerly of Manlius, New York. Lou served as an elected Deacon/Treasurer/Official Board of Kingsway (Assembly of God) Church in Cherry Hill where he is active with his family. They have two children, Elizabeth Anne, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, and Matthew Clark, a graduate of Rutgers University in New Brunswick. He enjoys music, tennis, swimming, Zumba, biking and his crazy cats: Jake, Jenna and Lincoln. Show less

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  Stockton University

  May 1986 - May 1986

  Guest Lecturer

  Guest Lecturer, Public/Private Partnerships, Stockton State College.

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  State of New Jersey

  Oct 1990 - Sept 2020

  Managed the financial and administrative aspects for the New Jersey Department of Education's (NJDOE) Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance (OFAC) and the Office of School Preparedness and Emergency Planning (OSPEP). Planned, organized, and directed the activities and work programs in the areas of budget and accounting, procurement, personnel, management information systems, public information, printing, graphic arts activities, and facilities management.In January 1999, Lou served as Chair of World Research Group’s Las Vegas conference entitled “Best Practices in Government Procurement: Streamlining Purchasing through Information Technology and Process Reengineering.” In May 1999, in Washington, D.C., Lou participated on a panel for the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers’ (NASACT) “Thirteenth Annual Cash Management and Electronic Commerce Conference.” In May 2000, he served as Co-Chair of a joint statewide symposium in Princeton entitled "Public Service in the New Millennium."Lou is an Executive Assistant 4 in the Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance and the Office of School Preparedness and Emergency Planning within the Department of Education where he works at “Keeping Our Kids Safe.” Prior to this appointment, he served in the Office of the State Treasurer, Department of the Treasury, where he managed business re-engineering and efficiency initiatives for the Administration. Prior to his appointment, he was Director of Finance and Administration for New Jersey Network (NJN) and Assistant Treasurer and CFO for the NJN Foundation, the State’s public radio and television provider. Lou is a former employee of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as well as several other State agencies. Show less NJ Education - Fiscal Accountability & Compliance (OFAC) – Trenton, NJ 2002 to 2020NJ Education - School Facilities Financing (OSFF)– Trenton, NJ 2000 to 2002NJ Treasury - Office of the State Treasurer – Trenton, NJ 1996 to 2000NJ State- New Jersey Network (NJN) Public Broadcasting – Trenton, NJ 1994 to 1996NJ Treasury - Office of Management and Budget (OMB) – Trenton, NJ 1988 to 1994NJ Health - Office of Emergency Medical Services – Trenton, NJ 1988 to 1988NJ Law and Public Safety - Motor Vehicle Services – Trenton, NJ 1986 to 1988NJ Public Advocate– Trenton, NJ (Graduate Internships) 1985 to 1986Special Achievements: Developed “Keeping Our Kids Safe” campaign; Streamlined and implemented Criminal History Review Unit on-line payment system; Community Emergency Response Team; Served as Interim Manager of the Single/Grants Audit Unit; Created and implemented process and workload analysis for the newly created Division; Developed integrated information systems; Developed web pages for the initiative; Created and implemented marketing plan for the initiative; State Core Leadership Program; Created and implemented productivity and efficiency initiatives; Re-engineered accounts payable and purchasing process; Developed integrated information systems; Program Administrator for Statewide purchasing card program; Project Manager for Statewide fleet management study; Developed reorganization/consolidation plans for State Departments; Governor’s Interagency Professional Loan Program – Department of Education. Show less

  • Retired Executive Assistant 4

    Oct 1986 - Sept 2020

  • Retired Career Public Employee

    May 1985 - Sept 2020

  • Roundtable Participant

    Oct 1990 - Oct 1990
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  Rutgers University - Camden

  Mar 1991 - Mar 1991

  Guest Lecturer

  Guest Lecturer, Law and Public Policy, Rutgers University, Graduate Department of Public Policy and Administration, Camden, New Jersey. Professor Jay A. Sigler, Ph. D., J.D., Chair

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  Camden County College

  Jan 1997 - May 2001

  Adjunct Professor

  Adjunct Professor, Public Administration and Human Resource Management, Camden County Community College, Department of Criminal Justice, Blackwood, New Jersey. Professor Eugene Evans, Coordinator

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  Rutgers University - Camden

  Apr 1998 - Apr 1998

  Guest Lecturer

  Guest Lecturer, Organizational Behavior, Rutgers University, Graduate Department of Public Policy and Administration, State Police Headquarters, West Trenton, New Jersey. Professor James Garnett, Ph.D, Chair

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  Rutgers University - Camden

  Mar 2000 - Mar 2000

  Guest Lecturer

  Guest Lecturer, Foundations of Policy Analysis, Rutgers University, Graduate Department of Public Policy and Administration, Camden, New Jersey. Professor Patrice Mareschal, Ph.D., Visiting Professor

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  Stephen Ministries

  Jun 2022 - now

  Stephen Leader Minister

  Stephen Ministers are lay congregation members trained to provide one-to-one care to those experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or relocation.Stephen Ministers come from all walks of life, but they all share a passion for bringing Christ’s love and care to people during a time of need.Since 1975, more than 600,000 people from more than 13,000 congregations and other organizations have been trained as Stephen Ministers. Show less

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  Cherry Hill Police Department

  Jan 2023 - Mar 2023

  Citizen Police Academy

  Graduated from the Cherry Hill Police Department 2nd Annual Citizen Police Academy tonight! #cherryhillnj #chpd #chpdcpa #citizenpoliceacademy

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  Haddonfield United Methodist Church

  Jan 2023 - now

  Funeral Coordinator

  The Funeral Coordinator will oversee all aspects of funeral services held at the church, ensuring a compassionate, respectful, and organized experience for grieving families. This role involves coordinating logistics, supporting families, and collaborating with church staff and volunteers.

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  TWKUMC Disaster Recovery (UMCOR Partner)

  Jul 2023 - now

  The District Disaster Response Coordinator (DDRC) plays a vital role in coordinating disaster response efforts within the Delaware Bay District. This position serves as the communication liaison between the Conference Committee, District Superintendent, local church disaster coordinators, and disaster response ministries.Key Responsibilities:Readiness: • Collaborate with the District Superintendent and local church leaders to enhance disaster readiness. • Build and maintain relationships with local churches, promoting resource development and the establishment of Connecting Neighbor Ambassadors and Early Response Teams. • Develop and regularly update a comprehensive district disaster response plan in partnership with the District Superintendent. • Actively participate in the Conference Disaster Response Committee and encourage local churches to engage in disaster training and planning.Rescue: • Assist the Conference Disaster Response Coordinator (CDRC) and local churches in assessing situations during imminent disasters. • Provide timely situational reports to the CDRC, ensuring clear communication during crises.Relief: • Maintain open communication with local pastors and churches in affected areas, assisting with damage assessments and reporting community needs. • Collaborate with the Conference Early Response Team Coordinator to facilitate the deployment of early response teams as necessary.Recovery: • Support the transition to recovery by providing situational awareness and connecting community resources. • Focus on long-term recovery planning and preparation, engaging with community stakeholders throughout the process.Review: • Acknowledge and express gratitude to those who assist during disaster response efforts. • Conduct regular reviews of the district disaster readiness and response plan, making amendments as needed. Show less The United Methodist Committee on Relief U.S. Disaster Response (UMCOR USDR) seeks to alleviate suffering caused by disasters that strike within the United States and its territories.With a “communities own their recoveries” philosophy, UMCOR supports local efforts to accomplish immediate relief and long-term recovery while providing for volunteers to offer compassionate ministry in the aftermath of disasters.In partnership with disaster response ministries and coordinators in U.S. annual conferences, UMCOR journeys with affected communities throughout a disaster’s cycle, including disaster preparedness, relief, response, recovery and mitigation.UMCOR’s Early Response Team (ERT) training program supports conference preparedness and immediate response efforts. Key activities for conference ERT and other response teams are supplying survivors with food, water, shelter and help with mucking out and cleaning up. UMCOR offers emergency financial assistance in the aftermath of a disaster to support local relief work.For disasters that require long-term strategies, UMCOR provides conferences with expertise, grants and training for more extensive programming, such as disaster case management, materials and construction management, volunteer management and psychosocial support for survivors. Show less

  • Disaster Response Coordinator

    Jan 2024 - now

  • ERT

    Jul 2023 - now